Salary: £25,742 to £26,444 with progression to £27,979 per annumNewcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.Closing Date: 23 June 2024The RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team of Technicians. In this role, you will support our teaching and research activities, as well as operate and maintain the associated equipment and facilities within the Discipline of at Newcastle University, specifically within the Environmental Engineering group.Environmental Engineering forms part of an integrated School of Engineering where we work alongside other engineering disciplines and groups, and their technical teams. Our highly skilled and professional technical colleagues are essential to supporting the delivery of successful teaching and research to an international standard. We have approximately 90 technicians employed within the School of Engineering working on both our campus and off-site facilities across the Northeast of England. We have expertise that spans a wide range of disciplines that make a fundamental contribution towards Newcastle University’s impact on the world.As a Chemical and Biological Laboratory Technician, you will be part of a technical team who provide technical support for academic and research staff within the environmental engineering labs as well as supporting our postgraduate taught students in their lab sessions. Your day-to-day activities will be varied however they will predominantly include:
- Providing core technical support and housekeeping across the environmental engineering labs including successful operation of equipment, deliveries and stock intakes, activities using chemical, gases and cryogenics as well as facilities maintenance.
- Preparing and facilitating postgraduate laboratory teaching.
- Providing training and advice to students and Researchers in relevant lab techniques.
- Involvement in health and safety processes such as writing risk assessments and standard operating procedures and organising waste disposal.
You will be supported by the Technical Team Leader and will have many opportunities to further develop and learn new skills through relevant training programmes.We are extremely keen to hear from any candidates from a chemical or biological background who are interested in a rewarding and progressive career in higher education and have a desire to work as part of a diverse team in both teaching and research laboratories.This position is offered on a full-time (37 hours per week) and permanent basis. We are also open to discussing requests for part-time or flexible working arrangements.Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role.Please click to view the job description for more information.To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out in ‘The Person’ section of the job description.For informal enquiries please contact David Race, Technical Team Leader, by e-mail atNewcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.Requisition ID: 27265
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